Pain is the impetus to Change.
Taking the first step to reach out to get help begins to counteract the feelings of helplessness and isolation. Many people suffer in silence thinking no one will understand them or can help them. The purpose of therapy is to provide for you your personal space where you are free to be yourself and begin a process of sorting through your issues.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
•Confusion and indecision making
•Restlessness, edgy, grumpiness
•Difficulty getting asleep or staying asleep
•Physical tension in your muscles and joints
•Easily startled and jumpy
•Reliving trauma
•Panic attacks
•Fears
•Feeling tired/loss of energy/interest in activities
•Unmotivated/hopeless
•Loss or gain of weight due to decreased or increased appetite
•Change in sleep pattern to needing more
•Feeling worthless
•Poor concentration
Things you can do to begin to feel better.
•Talk to your medical doctor and rule out any other medical problem.
•Take personal time for yourself and get exercise
•Learn relaxation techniques, like yoga, or meditation
•Take time to let your creativity be expressed. Write in a journal, paint or draw.
•Look at your diet, and reduce consumption sugar, caffeine, and alcohol
•Accept help and realize that sometimes you can't solve it yourself
•Be pro-active and make a therapy appointment
Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common symptoms people express.
Anxiety is a normal feeling in response to life's stress. It is often behind a lot of other problems you may suffer from.i.e., behavior of doing the "overs"; over-drinking, over-spending, over-eating, over sexual. Anxiety can also be related to depression. However, it can increase and become unmanageable, causing severe distress, making it more important to be aware of the signs and symptoms.
Depression is a mood based illness. It can affect all aspects of our life; sleep, appetite, concentration, decision making, and socialization. It is especially common in women. Depression is twice as likely to occur in women then men. This can be attributed to hormonal related reasons, such as hormonal cycle, pregnancy, menopause, aging, childbirth, and nursing. Women also experience more body image issues. Men can also be faced with depression caused from inadequacy or disappointments from relationship intimacy, career, finances, and family obligations and other life transitions.
925-935-7463
Patsy Jabuka, M.A.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist # 47618
E-Mail: pjabuka@hotmail.com
Offices in Danville and Pleasant Hill, CA